Removing and replacing Crankshaft/Harmonic balancer pulleys?

2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON
220,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BDAB68
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This is my Vehicle VIN#KM8JM12BX5U121871

So, I had a lot of grinding noise coming from my engine. Upon further inspection I realized it was the A/C compressor pulley and the idler pulley causing the noise. So, I’m ordering a new compressor and new idler. While I was down there, I noticed a very slight wobble from the harmonic/crankshaft pulley. It’s not bad or making much noise but was considering since I’m already here perhaps I should just do ahead and replace it. Anyways I’m struggling to find the procedure for this including tightening torque. I have an impact to remove it but how do I tighten it up without it just spinning? Note that this vehicle has 3 belts. If you have access to the manual and can show me the procedure for this, I would be very grateful. Also, any tips you recommend. Thank you
Feb 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Holding the balancer can be tricky, in the shop we used a large impact which did the job, but if you need to torque the bolt you will need to remove the starter and install a special tool to hold the flywheel.

Crankshaft Pulley
Crankshaft pulley bolt .................... 170 - 180Nm (1700 - 1800 kgf-cm, 125 - 133 ft. lbs.)

Here is one for 52.00 on Amazon:

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Or you can use this tool to help hold the balancer itself:

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Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Feb 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM